Discover the beauty of Ashford Caterpillar Cotton Yarn, a 100% cotton, variegated, spiral-plied yarn with a soft crimpy texture that adds volume without weight. Designed for versatility, this lightweight yarn is ideal for weaving on rigid heddle or table looms, hand knitting lightweight garments, and crochet projects where softness, drape, and color depth matter.

Each 200g cone offers generous yardage with twice the bulk for its weight, making it both cost-effective and luxurious to work with. Whether you’re weaving airy scarves, knitting breathable summer tops, or crocheting drapey wraps, Caterpillar Cotton delivers beautiful stitch definition and lively color.

Key Benefits

• Creates a woven fabric that is so light and soft, lovely to wear against the skin.
• Weight/type:  ne 2/lace weight
• Composition:  100% unmercerised cotton
• Unit weight:  200gm cone
• Length per unit:  680m/743yds
• Wraps per inch:  20
• Needle size:  2.75-4
• Weaving sett:  10-20

Available Colorways (200g Cones; 743 Yards)

• Black
• Ocean
• Monochrome
• Paua
• Sandstone
• Inferno
• Citrus
• Berries
• Natural White
• Purple Haze
• Cookies 'n' Cream
• Jungle
• Twilight

Related Products

• Ashford Mercerised Cotton Yarn
• Ashford Unmercerised Cotton Yarn
• Ashford Knitter’s Loom (perfect for using Caterpillar Cotton)

Companion Products

• Ashford Boat Shuttles
• Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom Reeds (12.5dpi works well with this yarn)
• Ashford Warping Pegs and Accessories